Aucott is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the pet form of the name
Allicock.Early Origins of the Aucott family
The surname Aucott was first found in
Cheshire where they were a family of great antiquity but many of their early records have been lost. They later moved to the south east in
Norfolk,
Suffolk and the home counties.
Early History of the Aucott family
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Aucott Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Aucott are characterized by many
spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Aucott include: Alcoc, Alecock, Alecocke, Allcock, Allcoke, Allcok, Allcoe and many more.
Early Notables of the Aucott family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Aucott family to Ireland
Some of the Aucott family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 89 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Aucott family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Aucott or a variant listed above:
Aucott Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Mary Emily Aucott, aged 36, originally from London, England, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Arabic" from Liverpool, England [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JX56-PNR : 6 December 2014), Mary Emily Aucott, 10 Oct 1908; citing departure port Liverpool, arrival port New York, ship name Arabic, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). - Ernest Frank Aucott, aged 36, originally from Hong Kong, China, who arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "Orduna" from Liverpool, England [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
"New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JJ8G-BP8 : 6 December 2014), Ernest Frank Aucott, 11 Jun 1918; citing departure port Liverpool, arrival port New York, ship name Orduna, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
Contemporary Notables of the name Aucott (post 1700)
- Ross Aucott, English cricketer for the Shropshire County Cricket Club (2016-)
The Aucott Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vigilate
Motto Translation: Watch